What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver (Cowlitz County) position at Educational Service District 112?
General Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Director of Specialized Transportation, the School Bus Driver will transport students with disabilities on "to and from school" routes.
Regular School Bus Drivers will work 20-25 hours per week and are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, an employee assistance program, and much more! Our fleet contains smaller buses which means smaller passenger counts.
Salary:
The full 2024-25 hourly range for School Bus Drivers will be $28.18 - $32.12. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Candidates that must complete full driver training will receive a substitute driver pay to start.We are also recruiting for Substitute Drivers. The full 2024-25 hourly range for Substitute School Bus Drivers will be $26.10 - $26.67. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.
Currently don't have your CDL License, but are still interested in driving a bus?
ESD 112 will train you!
See what it is like to drive one of our buses:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b490LwRcvLA&feature=youtu.be
Essential Functions:
- Operate a school bus in accordance with the State of Washington laws and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- Maintain accurate and legible records of daily bus logs and other required documents.
- Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors.
- Supervise and maintain control of students.
- Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops, and seminars.
- Drive school bus on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities, both within and outside district boundaries.
- Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for school bus and related equipment as required by ESD 112 policy.
- Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
- Read and interpret maps and street guides.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Meet and continue to meet minimum school bus driver requirements pursuant to WAC 392-144-101 including but not limited to:
- Minimum age 21.
- One year experience as a driver of a truck or commercial vehicle or at least three years of experience as a driver of a passenger vehicle.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $28.18 - $32.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CDL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32
